February 8 to February 14, 2010

From celtic vocalists to American music icons and dark comedies about love to a curious little monkey… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there and heart your community! If you want to see everything happenin’ in our greater Roanoke Valley and beyond, check out our main calendar of events here or for the best of the best, pick up A Useful Paper today! It’s all FREE, yo!

Tuesday, February 9-Sunday, February 14

ASHVILLE
Time: 8pm | Place: Studio Roanoke, Roanoke, VA | Price: $12-$15
ASHVILLE is a dark, sad little comedy about blue collar small town America, mothers, daughters, drug dealers and love.

Tuesday, February 9

Celtic Woman
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA | Price: $44-$63
The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Máiréad continue to capture the hearts of fans.

Tab Benoit
Time: 8pm | Place: Kirk Avenue Music, Roanoke, VA | Price: $25
With all the makings of an American music icon, Benoit has become one of the premiere roots stylist of the century.

Wednesday, February 10

Garnet Rogers (POSTPONED TO APRIL 10, 2010)
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Kirk Avenue Music, Roanoke, VA | Price: $12-$15
“Garnet Rogers is capable of awe-inspiring and unpredictable stuff – and that includes more than just music.”

Thursday, February 11

Stanley Lewis Opening Reception/Lecture
Time: 6pm | Place: Hollins University, Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
Painter Stanley Lewis creates stunningly beautiful works referencing urban landscape and intimate interior environments.

Thursday, February 11-Tuesday, February 16

Roanoke Marginal Arts Festival
Time: Varies | Place: Varies, Downtown Roanoke, VA | Price: $20, passport to all events
For 6 days, under-represented communities, art forms, voices and artists declare their independence from the everyday! See full schedule here.

Friday, February 12-Sunday, February 14

Curious George Live!
Time: Fri 10:30am/ 7pm, Sat 11am/3pm, Sun 1pm/5pm
Place: Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA | Price: $12-$40
Curious George takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures.

Friday, February 12

Lil Dave Thompson
Time: 8pm | Place: Blue 5, Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
Thompson’s confident, aggressive guitar solos combine the buzz saw snarl of Albert King and the sweet, metallic sting of Little Milton.

Saturday, February 13

Desire – A Valentine’s Ball
Time: 7pm | Place: Sheraton Roanoke, Roanoke, VA | Price: $75 pp (includes dinner)
This upscale Valentine’s Day event is back featuring the music of The Kings, a night full of dancing, and exceptional food and drink.

Saturday, February 13-Sunday, February 14

Love Wine? Love Chocolate?
Time: 3:30pm | Place: Chateau Morrisette, Floyd, VA | Price: $30
Spend a tantalizing afternoon surrounded by info and history about wine and food pairing and chocolate’s romantic evolution. Reservations required.

Sunday, February 14

Frank Vignola
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Kirk Avenue Music, Roanoke, VA | Price: $15
The Frank Vignola Trio with monster bassist, Gary Mazzaroppi and young guitarist extraordinaire, Vinny Raniolo travel the globe, next stop, Roanoke!

Sunday, February 14-Monday, February 15

RSO: Romantic Getaway
Time: Sun 3pm, Mon 8pm | Place: Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA | Price: $7-$41
Maestro David Stewart Wiley along with pianist Tavit Tashjian, lead you on a romantic musical journey with Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.